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Arvède Barine

1840 – 1908

French writer

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About Arvède Barine

Lived 1840 – 1908 (aged 67). Arvède Barine was a French art historian, literary critic, translator, historian, journalist and writer.

right|frameless Arvède Barine (17 November 1840 – 14 November 1908), was a French writer and historian. Arvède Barine was the pseudonym of Mme. Charles Vincens, born Louise-Cécile Bouffé on 17 November 1840. She mostly wrote on the subject of women, but she also wrote about travel, the political issues of the day, and the fantastic literature of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and E. T. A. Hoffmann. She died on 14 November 1908 in Paris.

Works Translation of Tolstoy's "Souvenirs" (1886) "Portraits de Femmes" (1887, 3rd. ed. 1902) "Essais et Fantaisies" (1888) "Névrosés" (1898) "Princesses et Grandes Dames" (1890, 6th. ed. 1902) "Bernardin de Saint-Pierre" (1891) "Alfred de Musset" (1893, 3rd. ed. 1900) The Life of Alfred de Musset, English translation by Charles Conner Hayden, (1906), Published by Edwin Hill Co. "Louis XIV et la Grande Mademoiselle (1652-1693)" (1905)

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Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Estrade-Delcros award; Botta Prize; Prix d'éloquence; Vitet Prize
Also known as
Louise-Cécile Bouffé, Arvede Barine

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arvède Barine?

French writer

When was Arvède Barine born?

Arvède Barine was born on 17 November 1840 in former 7th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Arvède Barine die?

Arvède Barine died on 14 November 1908 in 17th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Arvède Barine's occupation?

Arvède Barine was an art historian, literary critic, translator, historian, journalist and writer.

What nationality was Arvède Barine?

Arvède Barine was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arvède Barine

· Wikidata: Q2866084

· DBpedia: Arvède Barine

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